By: Dustin Humphrey There’s no doubt social media has changed the way we communicate and interact during both working and leisure hours. While social media is wildly popular in part because it nurtures the spontaneous, individuals and businesses should think carefully about the messages they … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Law
What to Expect at your Deposition
By: Dustin Humphrey Depositions are a common part of nearly every lawsuit. Many people find themselves uneasy about depositions but knowing what to expect can ease anxiety and lead to success. At Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson and Pike, we believe every party to a lawsuit should understand the … [Read more...] about What to Expect at your Deposition
Preparing for the Risk of Disability
By: Terry Bennett When most people consider estate planning, they usually think about what will happen after their death. Unfortunately, many underestimate the need to prepare for their risk of disability. While a will does not take effect until death, a General Durable Power of Attorney protects … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Risk of Disability
The Danger of Misclassifying Workers
By: Terry Bennett Many employers misclassify workers as independent contractors. The reasons are obvious: no duty to withhold taxes, no duty to pay Social Security or Medicare, no duty to provide workers’ compensation coverage, no duty to pay unemployment and no duty to provide any employee … [Read more...] about The Danger of Misclassifying Workers
The Reliability of Small Business
By: Mike Pike A recent Gallup Poll conducted in June 2013 found that only 10% of Americans surveyed had either a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in Congress, the lowest confidence rating in history. More than half of those surveyed (52%) had little or no confidence in Congress. … [Read more...] about The Reliability of Small Business
Medicaid Planning
By: Terry Bennett I’m getting up in age… I can’t take care of myself anymore… My children don’t have the ability to take care of me… I need skilled nursing care… BUT I have a home, a car, and money in checking accounts, C.D.s, and savings accounts. What do I do? Are these thoughts … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning
Business Law Success Story
By: Dustin Humphrey In last week’s blog we shared insights on the type of legal advice you should seek when starting a business, but that advice doesn’t end when the business entity is legally established and all prudent agreements are in order. The attorneys at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & … [Read more...] about Business Law Success Story
Business Start-up: The Need for an Attorney
By: Mike Pike When it comes to starting a business we couldn't think of a better person to quote than Benjamin Franklin, who some have called "America's original entrepreneur". Franklin is widely known for the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and that couldn't hold truer … [Read more...] about Business Start-up: The Need for an Attorney
Checklist: Preparing to Meet with Your Attorney after a Car Accident
By: Dustin Humphrey You’ve been in a car accident and you need legal representation. What sort of things will your attorney want to know? How should you prepare to meet with him or her? What documents should you have? The personal injury lawyers at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Pike have … [Read more...] about Checklist: Preparing to Meet with Your Attorney after a Car Accident